DOJ seeks to keep door open to re-charge David Hearn
By The BriefBrief
Prosecutors asked that the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn be dismissed without prejudice, which would allow them to re-charge him. The filing seeks to preserve the option to bring the case again rather than end it permanently.
WHO:Prosecutors
WHAT:Asked for dismissal without prejudice in the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against David Hearn, keeping the option to re-charge him.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The request is a procedural move to dismiss the Reflecting Pool vandalism case without prejudice so prosecutors can re-charge David Hearn.
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